vexation

noun

vex·​a·​tion vek-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce vexation (audio)
Synonyms of vexation
1
: the quality or state of being vexed : irritation
2
: a cause of trouble : affliction
3
: the act of harassing or vexing : troubling

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Examples of vexation in a Sentence

the problems and vexations of everyday life the repeated vexations guaranteed that she wouldn't get any work done
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In the end, this is all a reminder of where to source the vexation. — Sam McDowell May 22, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026 Hard to say, but homeless people are now omnipresent, to the vexation of downtown boosters. — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Dec. 2025 My vexation over the state of my Suburban quickly turned to concern. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026 Much to the vexation of ecologists, these plants can still be legally bought and sold in Indiana. — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vexation

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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The first known use of vexation was in the 15th century

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vexation

noun
vex·​a·​tion vek-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce vexation (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being vexed : irritation
2
: the act of vexing : annoyance
3
: a cause of trouble or worry

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